Lin will move into the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

After returning from an extended absence due to a hamstring injury, the Nets opted to bring Lin along slowly off the bench. However, after a pair of strong performances over Brooklyn's last two games, where he combined for 33 points and seven assists over just 42 minutes, Lin will now jump back into the starting lineup, meaning Isaiah Whitehead will likely head to the bench in the corresponding move. Lin has seen minutes in the low-20's recently, but should see that climb substantially while working with the top overall unit, providing a nice boost in value moving forward.

Lin (back) played well off the bench Friday after missing one game, posting 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes during a 118-111 loss to the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Lin had a minutes restriction after missing one game with back tightness but looked good when he was on the court, leading the Brooklyn bench in scoring. His minutes will likely be restricted until he gets back into game shape, but his long-term season outlook is bright as the Nets don't have a lot of depth at the point guard position.

Lin (back) will play, but come off the bench in Friday's game against the Magic, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin should be good to go after putting together a full practice Thursday, but he likely won't be playing a full load of minutes. He played just 20 off the bench in his return to the floor Monday, and it's likely Lin sees a similar dose Friday. Rookie Isaiah Whitehead will start at point guard for Brooklyn once again.

Lin (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with Orlando, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin was held out of action Wednesday against the Lakers, but he went through a full practice Thursday. Whether he's able to play Friday won't be determined until after shootaround, but if Lin is ultimately held out, he figures to return Sunday in Philadelphia.

Lin (back) participated in practice Thursday, Barbara Barker of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin was absent from Wednesday's game against the Lakers after dealing with tightness in his back, but after a day of rest, Lin is back on the court practicing, so it looks as if he will be good to go for the Nets' upcoming three-game road trip starting Friday. The team will likely still ease Lin back into the rotation, however, given that he has been absent for so long.

Lin (back) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Michael Scotto of The Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin made his return to the lineup Monday after sitting out with a hamstring injury previously, but can't shake the injury bug, as he's now dealing with some tightness in his back. He'll sit out Wednesday in order to afford him some extra rest, which means Isaiah Whitehead will jump back into the starting lineup and should see extended minutes. Randy Foye will also likely see some added time at the point.

Lin is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Lakers with back tightness, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin played 20 minutes in his return to the lineup Monday after dealing with a hamstring injury, but this is the first report of the point guard suffering from back tightness. Lin will likely go through pregame warmups before the team makes a final decision on his status, but he should be closely monitored as tip-off approaches in case he is unable to play.

Lin (hamstring) scored 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and added seven assists, three rebounds, one steal, and one block across 20 minutes during the Nets' 122-118 loss to the Rockets on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Making his return to the lineup following a 17-game absence due to a strained left hamstring, Lin played well off the bench, managing a team-high seven assists while committing just one turnover. Though the 28-year-old guard is being eased back into the mix, Nets' coach Kenny Atkinson kept Lin on the court during crunch time, and it likely won't be long before he rejoins the starting five.

Lin will not start in Monday's game against the Rockets, Mark Berman of FOX 26 in Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was announced early on Monday that Lin would be playing limited minutes in his return from a hamstring injury, and he will now be brought off the bench as a result. He will continue to backup Isaiah Whitehead, who has served as the team's primary point guard in Lin's absence. It will likely take a few games before Lin is ready to take on his regular load of minutes as Brooklyn's starting point guard.

Lin (hamstring) will play in Monday's game against the Rockets, but expects to be on a minutes restriction, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lin was already considered probable for Monday's contest, so it was fully expected he'd be cleared for a return to the lineup. However, considering he's missed the last 17 games, the Nets are going to remain cautious with him and keep his minutes down, so continue to temper expectations for Lin for the time being. It wouldn't be surprising if the Nets ended up bringing Lin off the bench for a few games while he gets his conditioning in order, which would allow Isaiah Whitehead to remain in the starting five. That said, Whitehead's value would still take a hit and should continue to diminish as Lin's workload increases.